MINR · Ercoupe F 1 · 2020-09-21 · West Kingston, RI, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA20LA325
Event ID
20200921X72553
Type
Accident
Date
2020-09-21
Location
West Kingston, RI, USA
Coordinates
41.499164, -71.590423
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Ercoupe
Model
F 1
Registration
N3000G
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to conduct a proper preflight inspection and ensure the fuel was uncontaminated, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and forced landing.